TDV6 Hot End Exhaust Joint Leaks

16 Model Year (MY) onwards vehicles 

Symptom 

A customer may describe a smell of exhaust fumes from the front of the vehicle noticeable in the passenger compartment, and/or a smell of exhaust fumes from under the hood. There may also be an abnormal exhaust sound under certain operating conditions.

Actions 

Inspect the front hot end of the exhaust system and joints for leaks.

Referring to the image below identify which joint is the source of the leak.

Check and complete the steps below:

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1. Check all fixings are present and correct according to the image. The components are highlighted in blue
2. Check all gaskets are present and correct according to the image. The components are highlighted in green
3. Check all clamps are present and in the correct position according to the image. The components are highlighted in purple
4. Undo each of the clamps in number order and torque back to the specified value. Refer to: EXHAUST SYSTEM - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL : Without Diesel Exhaust Fluid (G2020251)  or EXHAUST SYSTEM - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL : With Diesel Exhaust Fluid (G2271030) 
5. Check the pollen filter for signs of contamination. Refer to: INTERIOR AIR FILTER (G2308302)
6. If any clamps and gaskets are damaged or missing, install new components as necessary. Refer to: EXHAUST SYSTEM - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL : Without Diesel Exhaust Fluid (G2020251)  or EXHAUST SYSTEM - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL : With Diesel Exhaust Fluid (G2271030) 
7. If the pollen filter is contaminated, install a new pollen filter as necessary. Refer to: INTERIOR AIR FILTER (G2308302)
8. Please submit an Electronic Product Quality Report (EPQR) with the torque figure required to tighten each bolt along with a reference from the image above identifying the leaking joint(s)